Microbiome Profiling and Antimicrobial Resistance of Vultures as Indicators of Ecosystem Health in Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary

Escherichia coli is a widely distributed member of the gastrointestinal microbiota of humans, domestic animals, and wildlife, while certain strains possess pathogenic and antimicrobial-resistant traits of significant public health concern. In scavenger birds such as vultures, E. coli serves as an important indicator of environmental contamination, reflecting exposure to pathogens and resistance